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FV09 JWE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,717 mi
Last recorded34,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 JWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 34,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,865 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 32,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,675 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 31,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 31,211 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 30,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2015 21,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,876 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FV09 JWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 JWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV09 JWE registered?

FV09 JWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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